Ghanaian actor, David Dontoh has appeared in an episode of the American crime drama TV series, Snowfall, which was filmed in Ghana. The third episode of the sixth season, titled “Door of No Return,” explores the history of slavery in Africa, with a particular focus on Ghana.
In the episode, Leon and Wanda visit the Makola Market in Accra while dressed in traditional Batakari attire. A quote from former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings hangs on a wall, which reads, “The errors of the past must be corrected in order to re-establish the confidence of our people in a secure future.”
The episode delves into how the slave trade evolved from a tribal warfare practice to a brutally enforced way of life after Europeans began exploiting the continent. The title, “Door of No Return,” refers to the final door through which Africans were forced before being shipped to the New World. The Cape Coast Castle, located in Ghana, was a significant hub on the Atlantic slave trade’s route.
David Dontoh plays a tour guide named Likem, who shows Leon and Wanda around the Cape Coast Castle and explains the history of slavery in Africa during colonial rule in a captivating narration. The episode concludes with Leon and Wanda getting married on the Cape Coast beach, adorned in colorful Kente and gold ornaments, exchanging rings against the sunlit backdrop of the water.
The episode features breathtaking sights near the sea in Cape Coast on a bright day. Snowfall, which premiered in 2017, is one of the highest-rated original series on FX. It explores the origins of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the 1980s and has captivated audiences with its compelling storytelling. Unfortunately, season six will be the show’s final season.
